Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 socket: Qualcomm BGA 2073
The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 uses Qualcomm BGA 2073, soldered with 2,073 balls. It is an 8-core Snapdragon X Plus part running at 3.4 GHz with up to 4.0 GHz single-core boost, and the soldered chip cannot be replaced.
- Socket
- Qualcomm BGA 2073
- Launched
- September 2024
- Cores and threads
- 8 and 8
- Base power
- 30 W
- Codename
- Oryon
- Segment
- Mobile (soldered)
- Clocks
- 3.4 / 4.0 GHz
Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 specifications
| Cores | 8 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 8 (one thread per core) |
| Core architecture | Qualcomm Oryon (Oryon v1), ARM64 compatible |
| Clocks | 3.4 GHz multi-core, up to 4.0 GHz single-core boost |
| Cache | 30 MB total |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 30 W |
| Manufacturing process | 4 nm (TSMC) |
| Memory support | LPDDR5X-8448, 135 GB/s shared |
| PCI Express | PCIe Gen4 |
| Integrated graphics | Qualcomm Adreno, up to 2.1 TFLOPS |
| NPU | Qualcomm Hexagon, 45 TOPS |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | BGA2073 (soldered, 2073 balls) |
Motherboard compatibility
Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-46-100 needs a motherboard with a Qualcomm BGA 2073 socket. Chipset by chipset data for this codename is not recorded yet. See the Qualcomm BGA 2073 chipset list and the board maker's CPU support list.
Qualcomm BGA 2073 at a glance
| Type | BGA, 2,073 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | n/a |
| Introduced | April 2024 |
| Memory | LPDDR5X-8448, 135 GB/s shared bandwidth, up to 64 GB |
| Cooler mounting holes | Not applicable (soldered) |
What the Snapdragon X1P-46-100 is
The Snapdragon X1P-46-100 is an 8-core and 8-thread laptop processor in the Snapdragon X Plus family for mainstream Copilot+ laptops. Eight Oryon cores with one thread each give 8 threads at 3.4 GHz multi-core with up to 4.0 GHz single-core boost. Cache totals 30 MB. The 30 W class fits thin laptops that need burst responsiveness over the 42-100 tier.
Adreno graphics at up to 2.1 TFLOPS drive everyday displays plus video playback. A 45 TOPS Hexagon NPU brings Copilot+ AI to mainstream tiers. LPDDR5X-8448 with 135 GB per s feeds all engines from a shared soldered pool.
Schools and offices that want Plus value with single-core bursts fit here. The 4.0 GHz peak shortens app launches over non-boost twins. Buyers who need 10 cores for heavier multitasking should look to higher Plus tiers instead, since this 46-100 prioritizes balanced 8-core throughput.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The X1P-46-100 solders to Qualcomm BGA 2073 with soldered LPDDR5X. Makers cool the 30 W band with thin fans. No socket and no memory change exist after sale.
Boards use LPDDR5X-8448 with NVMe Gen4 storage. Display output covers panels plus external UHD monitors. Power profiles favor silent battery operation.
Plus shoppers compare 8-core parts on boost and GPU. The 46-100 adds 4.0 GHz over the 42-100 for small money. The LGA, PGA and BGA: CPU package types explained guide covers soldered ARM.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
LPDDR5X-8448 with 135 GB per s shared by CPU, 2.1 TFLOPS GPU and 45 TOPS NPU is fixed at order time. Classroom loads fit comfortably. Soldered capacity cannot grow later.
PCIe Gen4 serves NVMe and wireless. Fixed wiring means options vary.
Cooling is thin-body 30 W with quiet curves. No retail cooler ships with soldered parts.
Upgrade paths
No CPU or RAM upgrade exists. The Plus 8-core decision is boost tier at order time against the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-42-100. Storage is the only later change.
The next platform is Snapdragon X2 with newer cores. A working 46-100 lasts school years.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Snapdragon X1P-46-100 use?
It uses Qualcomm BGA 2073, soldered with 2,073 balls. The chip cannot be swapped.
How is the X1P-46-100 different from the 42-100?
Eight cores and 8 threads at 3.4 GHz with up to 4.0 GHz single-core boost, with 30 MB of total cache.
What memory does the X1P-46-100 support?
LPDDR5X-8448 with 135 GB per s shared by CPU, GPU and NPU.
Can the X1P-46-100 be upgraded?
No. CPU and RAM solder together. Only storage can change.
Sources and verification
- Snapdragon X Plus 8-core Product Brief X1P-46-100 8 cores 4.0GHz (Qualcomm)
- Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite and X Plus laptop chips explained table (CNET)
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